Learn Spanish in Peru & trek the Inca trail

Combine relaxed and professional Spanish language lessons, any level, with the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. The third largest country in South America, Peru offers travellers an amazing range of activities and places to visit. From beautiful old colonial towns to ancient Inca ruins, the Andean mountains and Amazonian rainforest to impressive coastal nature reserves, Peru has something for everyone.

Peruvian Spanish is very easy to understand, and the opportunity to study in 2 different locations, all offering excellent value for money, makes it easy to understand why Peru is the favourite South American destination for our language students.

Spanish lessions: Our school offers Spanish courses in Cusco, the ancient Inca capital and in Urubamba, a small town in the Sacred Valley with excellent access to trekking trails.

Cusco is a lively city with a large range of cafés, bars and restaurants and is well connected by road and air to other parts of Peru. The extensive Inca world was once governed from here and there are extensive Inca ruins within easy reach of the city including Machu Picchu. Although tourism is undoubtedly important, Cusco is also a significant market town in the region and there are colourful markets selling local produce all year round. The Cusco school is situated in a little courtyard very close to the Plaza de Armas in a building which still retains its colonial charm. The school is relatively smalland the teachers are friendly and professional and always available to help students. Lessons are divided into 2 hours of grammar work and 2 hours of conversation each day and classes may be divided into morning and afternoon sessions. If you prefer a quieter location we suggets you study in Urubamba, a small town in the heart of the Sacred Valley.

The Inca Trail: The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru is one of the greatest treks in the world. On our group treks you will find yourself walking alongside other trekkers from all over the world. You can choose to return to Cusco on Day 4 or stay overnight in Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco on the fifth day - giving more time to explore Machu Picchu and the surrounding area. 

Volunteer work in Peru: We also offer the possibility of combining Spanish and volunteer work. This option is available in all locations and requires a pre-placement Spanish course of at least 3 weeks. The programmes offered are generally working with children in either schools or hospitals and can last for a minimum of 6 weeks in total.

We offer placements for volunteers - short or long term - in the newly established community project in the marginalised neighbourhood of Humano Hermanos Ayar, on the outskirts of Cusco. The project has been set up by volunteer social workers and teachers to provide much needed social and educational support to the children and families. Children are encouraged to attend study and games sessions held each afternoon and participate in constructive and educational projects outiwth their neighbourhoods and during the holidays. The objective is to keep the children from working on the streets, and to help and support their families. 

There are a variety of options for helping out, from social work with families to helping at the afternoon sessions the kids come to to get help with their school work, running arts projects, games, organising excursions etc. Some Spanish is necessary. Accommodation is not provided but can be organised in hostel, hotel or homestay.

Price inclusions: Price includes Spanish tuition (20 lessons/wk), full board homestay, hotel with breakfast (1 night), airport pickup, city tour, 4 day Inca Trail inc 3 nights camping, meals, entry to Machu Picchu, equipment, guide & porters.